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Unexplainable

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Today, Explained

Today, Explained is Vox's daily news explainer podcast hosted by Sean Rameswaram and Noel King.

Unexplainable

Worlds we don't know, mysteries we haven't solved, questions we can't answer, and the experts trying to figure it all out.

The Gray Area

The Gray Area is a philosophical take on culture, politics, and everything in between with host Sean Illing.

Explain It to Me

Explain It to Me is the hotline for all your unanswered questions. Host Jonquilyn Hill is your friendly guide to the answers you're looking for — and maybe even the ones you don’t expect.

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Trump’s war with Iran, briefly explainedTrump’s war with Iran, briefly explained
The Logoff

The US struck multiple Iranian cities early on Saturday morning.

By Cameron Peters
Why did the US strike Iran?Why did the US strike Iran?
Politics

And five other questions about the latest conflict in the Middle East, answered.

By Joshua Keating
The Logoff
Trump’s war with Iran, briefly explainedTrump’s war with Iran, briefly explained
The Logoff

The US struck multiple Iranian cities early on Saturday morning.

By Cameron Peters
Politics
Why did the US strike Iran?Why did the US strike Iran?
Politics

And five other questions about the latest conflict in the Middle East, answered.

By Joshua Keating

Advice

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The false promise of a “no sugar” diet
Good Medicine

Is sugar really that bad for you? Well, what kind of sugar are we talking about?

By Dylan Scott
Why people are craving a different kind of therapy right nowWhy people are craving a different kind of therapy right now
Future Perfect

A psychiatrist explains why Internal Family Systems is having a moment, despite its lack of evidence.

By Sigal Samuel
One of the hottest therapy styles is scientifically shaky — so why does it seem to work?One of the hottest therapy styles is scientifically shaky — so why does it seem to work?
Future Perfect

Why so many people are obsessed with Internal Family Systems, even though its claims are dubious.

By Sigal Samuel
The false promise of a “no sugar” diet
Good Medicine

Is sugar really that bad for you? Well, what kind of sugar are we talking about?

By Dylan Scott
Future Perfect
Why people are craving a different kind of therapy right nowWhy people are craving a different kind of therapy right now
Future Perfect

A psychiatrist explains why Internal Family Systems is having a moment, despite its lack of evidence.

By Sigal Samuel
Future Perfect
One of the hottest therapy styles is scientifically shaky — so why does it seem to work?One of the hottest therapy styles is scientifically shaky — so why does it seem to work?
Future Perfect

Why so many people are obsessed with Internal Family Systems, even though its claims are dubious.

By Sigal Samuel

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The nuclear nightmare at the heart of the Trump-Anthropic fightThe nuclear nightmare at the heart of the Trump-Anthropic fight
Politics

Should we trust Claude to stop a missile attack?

By Joshua Keating
Politics
What economists got wrong about Trump’s tariffsWhat economists got wrong about Trump’s tariffs
Politics

The 3 big lessons we’ve learned since “Liberation Day.”

By Ariana Aspuru and Noel King
Future Perfect
Foreign aid is back from the dead — but it’s in the hands of the people who tried to kill itForeign aid is back from the dead — but it’s in the hands of the people who tried to kill it
Future Perfect

Both parties just approved billions for lifesaving aid abroad. Will Trump actually spend it?

By Pratik Pawar
The Highlight
The big case against owning small petsThe big case against owning small pets
The Highlight

Your pet fish — or bird, or hamster — is probably miserable.

By Kenny Torrella
Politics
A new poll shows just how quickly Israel has lost America’s sympathyA new poll shows just how quickly Israel has lost America’s sympathy
Politics

A landmark shift — and it’s not just Democrats

By Joshua Keating
The Logoff
Mamdani charms Trump (again)Mamdani charms Trump (again)
The Logoff

After a White House visit, a Columbia student is released from ICE custody.

By Cameron Peters
Future Perfect
The Pentagon’s battle with Anthropic is really a war over who controls AIThe Pentagon’s battle with Anthropic is really a war over who controls AI
Future Perfect

The most important AI story of the year (so far), explained.

By Bryan Walsh
Future Perfect
NASA’s first medical evacuation is here. It won’t be the last.NASA’s first medical evacuation is here. It won’t be the last.
Future Perfect

Inside the unprecedented early return from the International Space Station.

By Shayna Korol
Good Medicine
The false promise of a “no sugar” dietThe false promise of a “no sugar” diet
Good Medicine

Is sugar really that bad for you? Well, what kind of sugar are we talking about?

By Dylan Scott
Podcasts
Meet the toymaker who helped take down Trump’s tariffsMeet the toymaker who helped take down Trump’s tariffs
Podcasts

Learning Resources, an Illinois toy company, says it paid more than $10 million in tariffs.

By Kelli Wessinger and Noel King
Future Perfect
Punch the monkey needs more than your lovePunch the monkey needs more than your love
Future Perfect

The internet will do anything for baby animals — except the hard stuff.

By Sara Herschander
America After Trump
Everyone ignores this good news about democracyEveryone ignores this good news about democracy
America After Trump

In South Korea and in other countries, ordinary citizens have extraordinary power to prevent democratic backsliding.

By Caitlin Dewey and Zack Beauchamp
Politics
Does the US have enough aircraft carriers for all Trump’s wars?Does the US have enough aircraft carriers for all Trump’s wars?
Politics

Want to threaten Iran? You’re going to need a bigger boat.

By Joshua Keating
Technology
This is AI’s actual endgameThis is AI’s actual endgame
Technology

Science fiction promised us humanoids. Do we even want them?

By Adam Clark Estes
US democracy has repaired itself before. Here’s how we can do it again.
America After Trump

America has remade itself every few decades. Are we due?

By Lee Drutman